2021 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle II - General Program and Policy Provisions
Chapter 201 - National Aeronautics and Space Program
Subchapter III - General Administrative Provisions
Sec. 20133 - Permission to carry firearms

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 20133 (2021)
Section Name §20133. Permission to carry firearms
Section Text

As the Administrator deems necessary in the public interest, the Administrator may—

(1) direct officers and employees of the Administration to carry firearms while in the conduct of their official duties; and

(2) authorize employees of contractors and subcontractors of the Administration who are engaged in the protection of property owned by the United States, and located at facilities owned by or contracted to the United States, to carry firearms while in the conduct of their official duties.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3338.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
20133 42 U.S.C. 2456. Pub. L. 85–568, title III, §304(e), July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 435.
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle II - General Program and Policy Provisions
CHAPTER 201 - NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER III - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 20133 - Permission to carry firearms
Contains section 20133
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 72 Stat. 435
124 Stat. 3338
Public Law References Public Law 85-568, Public Law 111-314
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